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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,397

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $13,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,052

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $12,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $42,500
Base Invoice $28,258 $39,527
Rear spoiler 380  
Cargo net 42 150
All-weather floor mats 55 180
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 28 139
All-weather floor mats 33 168
Navigation system 1,823  
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,477 3,505
Options (change) 2,169 3,261
Destination 625 925
Total Price $33,397 $46,930
Total Invoice $31,052 $43,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,131
Model Year20072016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,397$46,930
Adjustments for Features0-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,397$43,140
Total Invoice$31,052$43,713
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,052$40,183

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length186.2 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height59.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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